Connectionsis back with another selection of words to put into groups. In order to win this one, you will need to know all the words and something about each of the categories without knowing what they are. Then, you need to sort all these words into the categories before running out of the four mistakes you get.
But today’s puzzle is even more difficult than therules ofConnectionsmight suggest; this one has some challenging categories and words in it. If you are stuck, you can find spoilers, hints, and other helpful tips in the article below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #452 for Jun 10, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Clown, Dwell, Turkey, Sea, Wonder, Sap, Dwindle, Stay, Decline, Dweeb, Ebb, Live, Sin, Inhabit, Dwarf,andDrop.
What is the Definition of Dweeb?
Dweeb is a slang word in English that is a derogatory name to call someone, usually meaning nerdy or weak.
What is the Definition of Dwindle?
Dwindle is a word that means to get smaller or “to fall away, as in quality; degenerate,” according to Dictionary.com.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you want some hints for thisinnovative puzzle game, you’re able to find them below. In these sections, there are spoilers, category clues, general hints, and more.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of the categories are about the letters that words contain or begin with.
Sin and Dwarf go in the same group.
- Turkey and Dweeb go in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Home is where you ____.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisReside.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Dwell, Inhabit, Live, Stay.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisfree browser game:To shrink, to diminish.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisDecrease.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Decline, Drop, Dwindle, Ebb.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisDoofus.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Clown, Dweeb, Sap, Turkey.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thismobile game similar toWordle:One of seven ____s.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisMember of a Septet.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Dwarf, Sea, Sin, Wonder.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #452 for June 21, 2025
If you are searching for the full answer to thischallenging puzzle game, you can find it in the section below. It contains all the categories and the words that belong in each one.
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